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48 U.S.C. 1470: Repealed. Pub. L. 98–213, § 16(v) , Dec. 8, 1983 , 97 Stat. 1463Text contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 48-TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONSCHAPTER 10-TERRITORIAL PROVISIONS OF A GENERAL NATURE
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§1470. Repealed. Pub. L. 98–213, § 16(v) , Dec. 8, 1983 , 97 Stat. 1463

Section, R.S. § 1888, prohibited any Territorial legislative assembly from exceeding amount appropriated by Congress for its annual expenses.